Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
1332911

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Eichler ex Henwood

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Telopea 17: 218 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345365


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Description

Hydrocotyle rivularis (also called 'water pennywort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist soils, and has round leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrocotyle rivularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrocotyle rivularis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Hydrocotyle rivularis are small, white, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrocotyle rivularis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from division of established clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hydrocotyle rivularis

Hydrocotyle rivularis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests.

Hydrocotyle rivularis FAQ

What is the common name of Hydrocotyle rivularis?

Rivular Hydrocotyle

What is the scientific name of Rivular Hydrocotyle?

Hydrocotyle rivularis

What is the natural habitat of Hydrocotyle rivularis?

Rainforests of Australia

Species in the Hydrocotyle genus

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

Hansjörg Eichler (1916-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Eichler' in the authors string.
Murray J. Henwood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henwood' in the authors string.